What is a tuna garden? Thinking about that can take you to some funny places. But rather than imagining that, let’s escape together to the Tuna Garden Casserole. It’s a hidden gem of a dish, laden with lovely tuna and pasta wonders! Yum! There is melted cheese and crunchy breadcrumbs to make every bite that much more enchanting. Yep, the Tuna Garden Casserole is worth the trip, for sure. Won’t you come along?!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- salt, to taste
- ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup sherry
- 1/2 pound kale, stems removed and leaves coarsely chopped
- 1 (14.1-ounce) can potato leek soup
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna packed in water, drained
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/3 cup herb-seasoned breadcrumbs
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 –Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
Step 3 –In a large pot of boiling water, cook the penne to al dente, according to the package directions.
Step 4 –Drain the penne and set it aside.
Step 5 –In a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
Step 6 –Mix the onions into the oil and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 7 –Stir the celery and the bell pepper into the onion and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 8 –Mix the garlic, the salt, and the pepper into the veggie mixture and cook for 3 minutes.
Step 9 –Pour the sherry over the veggie mixture.
Step 10 –Stir the kale into the veggie mixture and cover the wok.
Step 11 –Reduce the heat to medium and cook the veggie mixture, stirring occasionally, until the kale has wilted, about 5 minutes.
Step 12 –Transfer the veggie mixture to a large bowl.
Step 13 –Add the penne, the potato leek soup, the vegetable broth, and the tuna to the veggie mixture and mix to combine.
Step 14 –Pour the tuna mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
Step 15 –Top the casserole with the mozzarella cheese and then with the breadcrumbs.
Step 16 –Bake the casserole until it is heated through and the cheese has melted, about 25 minutes.
Step 17 –Serve.
